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  • Drug Use & Abuse
    • Depressants
      • Barbiturates
      • Benzodiazepines
      • Quaaludes
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    Quaaludes (Glutethimide and Methaqualone)

    • What are quaaludes?
    • Street Names
    • How are they taken?
    • What are the effects?
    • What are the dangers?
    • Are they addictive?

    What are quaaludes?

    • Quaaludes are depressants.

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    Street Names

    "ludes"
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    How are they taken?

    • Quaaludes are usually taken as pills.

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    What are the effects?

    • Downers can make the person who takes them feel euphoria and reduce their inhibitions.

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    What are the dangers?

    • The consequences of taking these pills can include depression, poor reflexes, slurred speech and even coma.

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    Are they addictive?

    Addiction rarely occurs among people who use a pain reliever, central nervous system depressant, or stimulant as prescribed; however, inappropriate use of prescription drugs can lead to addiction in some cases.

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    Sources:
    Below are links PAMF accessed when researching this topic. PAMF does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites, nor does PAMF guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on them.

    NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse. National Institute on Drug Abuse.

    Drug Descriptions: Glutethimide & Methaqualone. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

    Street Terms: Methaqualone. Office of National Drug Control Policy.

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